Full-time LPN (Colorado Springs)

Department: Clinical Support

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Compensation: $25.00 - $29.00 / hour

Description

The Aspire Allergy Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a vital part of our clinical staff in our mission to cure patients who suffer from allergy and sinus problems. They will deliver a memorable experience for our patients with each interaction they have, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction are top of mind. They will practice precision everywhere including completing allergy tests, administering injections and entering patient information into our EMR. They will share responsibility with the front desk team, collecting payment and scheduling follow ups as needed. They will exemplify integrity in everything that they do, always doing what is best for our team and our patients.

Schedule & Clinic Coverage:

• Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary slightly by clinic schedule)
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Primary Clinic Locations:

• Colorado Springs Main
• Tutt
• Broadmoor

Additional PRN Coverage (as needed):

• Castle Rock
• Pueblo

Additional Travel:

• Approximately once per month to Centennial for IOP procedures.
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Escorting patient to exam room; obtaining vitals, past/present medical history, and current medication list
• Effectively communicating allergy testing and treatment protocols to patients
• Administering subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections
• Conducting thorough and accurate spirometry testing
• Performing all testing and treatment in accordance with Aspire Allergy’s protocols and safety measures
• Navigating EHR system to record accurate patient health information
• Serving patients & visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately
• Assist in answering incoming and outgoing phone calls and providing accurate information
• Tracking clinical inventory and resupply when needed
• Ensuring all of end of day reports and logs are accurate and complete
• Following all HIPAA rules and regulations including confidentiality of patient information
• Adhering to Aspire Allergy’s protocols and safety measures
• Adhering to OSHA requirements including universal precautions and sharps disposal guidelines
• Assist with IOP at our COS and Centennial clinics once monthly
• Order pre/post IOP medications as necessary
• Assist with training and on-going mentoring of new clinical hires
• Willingness to be cross-trained in a variety of both front and back-office duties to provide full cycle clinic support. Those front office duties are to include, but are not limited to:
  • Become proficient in the Practice Management (PM) side of our Electronic Health Record.
  • Obtain CT authorizations.
  • Scan patient documents and medical records and attach them to charts.
  • Check patients in, including obtaining correct information such as demographics, PCP, contact and insurance information.
  • Checking patients out, including taking payment.
  • Communicating an Out of Pocket Max for a patient.
  • Sending End of Day emails to appropriate parties.
  • Scheduling patient appointments.
  • Enrolling patients in treatment of choice.
    
    

Requirements

• Must have basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills
• Must be able to effectively and clearly communicate with others to exchange information effectively
• Must be able to administer subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections
• Must be able to manually take patient vital signs
• Must possess the ability to maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public
• Must possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in a difficult or emergent situation
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, balance with full range of body motion including handling and lifting up to (20) lbs
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer/keyboard at (50) wpm, calculator, telephone, copier and fax
• Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel between clinics

Required education and experience

• 6 Months of Nursing Experience
• Current Nursing State License
• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred education and experience

• 1 Years of Front Office Experience
• 1 Years of Nursing Experience
• Current CPR Certification
  
  

What Benefits do we offer Aspire Employees?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• Free Allergy Testing and Discounted Treatments
• 401(k) Generous Employer Match
• Employee rewards program!
• More!

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Aspire Allergy & Sinus is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.